Convivial Production - Kansas City, Missouri

Private

This is a toxic company. The owner poorly runs her company and is controlling in how she interacts with her employees.
Her employees are hardworking and dedicated, but she makes their jobs exponentially more difficult and lacks understanding towards life circumstances.
(She also deleted negative comments on her social media, but l'm posting here where it can’t be deleted because people should be aware the culture supported when buying these products)

Libbie B. H.

After following Convivial on Instagram forever, I finally signed up to take a tour. Owner, Chentell, and her staff are as open, welcoming and kind as they seem to be on Instagram.

The free tour was about 90 minutes. It was in depth, but not too in depth. We were walked through each step of the ceramics process, Chentell's inspiration and the history of Convivial. At the end of the tour, everyone was given a ring dish for attending. Tour attendees also have access to shop the seconds shelves (pieces with slight imperfections at half price).

The tour is an experience that everyone can enjoy - I cannot recommend enough!

Mason B.

A friend and I went on the monthly tour on November 3rd, 2019 (Year of the Pig). It was spectacular! The building is beautiful, historic, and vibrant. The tour is worth it just to have an excuse to drive around the West Bottoms area and walk amongst the classic architecture. The tour itself was delightful, extremely pleasant, and fun. The entire crew was friendly and personable, and they answered all questions graciously. THE TOUR IS FRICKING FREE! WHY WOULD YOU NOT DO IT GO DO IT! SIGN UP NOW FOR THEIR NEXT ONE! They give you a free gift, you get to shop their sale rack (containing items with barely noticeable blemishes for a discounted price), you can take really cool pics, and you can brag to your friends about doing cooler things than them. Peace, Love, Gap.

Tasha L.

Convivial Production is one of the most amazing businesses I have ever come across. An incredible line of finely crafted home and garden products that will remain timeless and never go out of style. The clean yet organic lines of all their products are impressive and unique, eye catching. The functionality of each piece is tested and proven to be multi-purpose. I love nothing more than transitioning various pieces from my kitchen, to living room, to garden and back to the kitchen. All their products are also handmade here in America; a true gem of artistry and craftsmanship that is lacking. On top of that their customer service is outstanding!!! I love supporting businesses like this as well as showing off all my Convivial goods to friends and family and know you will too! Looking forward to watching Convivial Production grow throughout the years to come.

Anne S.

After purchasing a planter made by Convivial Production at a local KC retailer, I was thrilled to see that the company opens up for free tours on a regular basis. I have loved my planter and really enjoyed the opportunity to go behind the scenes and see how it was made. Chentell Shannon, the owner of the company, conducted the tour herself. The tour lasted about an hour as she walked us through all the stations from beginning to end in the making of their pieces. She was a wonderful guide who patiently answered questions and didn't even mind when pieces were broken in the course of the tour! I was particularly impressed with the vision of the company to bring people together, their commitment to sustainability, and the integrity they have shown in growing the business. Needless to say, I purchased several more pieces after the tour and left with a small dish as a gift from Convivial Production.

Kaley I.

Convivial is an amazing company. Their ceramics are beautiful and high quality. Their customer service is amazing - they're always willing to work with you. We went to a studio tour recently and loved getting to hear more of the story behind the company. So inspiring!

Cortney P.

Convivial is a perfect example of a terrific local small business. They strive to make beautiful and functional ceramics for everyday use while maintaining great service, sustainability, and job creation. The owner, Chentell, and her staff are extremely nice. I have two planters and a vase that I love! I am excited to grow my collection of beautiful Convivial ceramics for years to come.

Penelope P.

I love the riveted plates, bowls and mugs I purchased. The quality of the wares is excellent. I use them throughout the day every day. I have glass door cabinets, so just displaying them makes my kitchen look more upscale. A relative has the sand collection set. Now I can’t wait to get my hands on them too! Thank you.